Speak English More Fluently With These 5 English Expressions

In this lesson, you will learn 5 English expressions that will help you speak English like a native.

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ENGLISH EXPRESSION #1

English Expression: To look down on somebody…

Meaning: “To think of or treat (someone or something) as unimportant or unworthy of respect”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. I’ve looked down on Timothy ever since I learned he cheated the company.
  2. Scott has looked down upon me ever since the scandal took place last year.
  3. His fans look down on him now that they’ve learned it’s all a lie.

ENGLISH EXPRESSION #2

English Expression: To frown upon something…

Meaning: “To have or express an unfavorable opinion of”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. My building frowns upon smoking indoors.
  2. These days, most people frown upon not wearing a mask in public.
  3. People have always frowned upon burping out loud.

ENGLISH EXPRESSION #3

English Expression: To get away with something…

Meaning: “To escape blame or punishment when you do something wrong”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. The popular kids seem to get away with everything.
  2. The youngest sibling gets away with more than the older siblings.
  3. I can’t believe we didn’t get away with that, I thought it was a solid plan.

ENGLISH EXPRESSION #4

English Expression: In all honesty…

Meaning: “Used when you are saying something that might be disappointing or upsetting”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. In all honesty, the real problem was me.
  2. In all honesty, I wish it had never happened to begin with.
  3. In all honesty, you shouldn’t date her.

ENGLISH EXPRESSION #5

English Expression: To tell the truth

Meaning: “Used to say that one is stating what one really thinks”

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. I didn’t really like the movie, to tell you the truth.
  2. To tell the truth, I couldn’t hear a word he said.
  3. To tell the truth, I was afraid to see him.
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